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Convention Paper

The Advantage and Disadvantage of Hearing Aids in Industry

Authors: Szecsody, Alex J.

AES Convention 42 · Paper 854 · May 1972

Abstract

Persons with a hearing loss are subject to advantage and disadvantage when using a hearing aid in an industrial plant. These points are discussed and summarized. Further, with the hearing aid turned to the -off- position, individuals are using the hearing aid as an ear defender. This paper recognizes the potential hazard of such a procedure, discusses these hazards and makes recommendations for remedial action.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 42
AES Convention
42
Paper number
854
Publication date
May 6, 1972
Affiliation
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper